Felicia Day expresses disappointment over the halted Buffy reboot project.
Hulu’s choice to halt the development of a planned reboot or sequel to *Buffy the Vampire Slayer* has left fans feeling disappointed and frustrated. Many saw the involvement of original star Sarah Michelle Gellar as a promising indicator of the show’s potential quality. This sentiment is echoed by Felicia Day, who portrayed Violet in the seventh and final season of the original series. She expressed her discontent, stating, “I’m incredibly disappointed the show is not moving forward.”
Day, known for creating the influential web series *The Guild* and for her roles in beloved shows like *Supernatural* and *Eureka*, credits her time on *Buffy* as pivotal for her career. Her character, Vi, was among a group of “Potentials,” young women who could take on the mantle of Slayer after Buffy.
“*Buffy* was my first real TV job, and that experience gave me hope that actors like me who weren’t 100% mainstream could actually have a career in Hollywood,” Day reflects. “It was where I formed friendships that last to this day. It truly influenced my whole career. To have a project that was championed by so many people who loved the characters and story snuffed out is truly sad for fans and creators.”
Currently promoting her first graphic novel, *The Lost Daughter of Sparta*, Day wasn’t officially part of the *Buffy the Vampire Slayer: New Sunnydale* reboot but mentioned that the show’s creators had reached out to her about reprising her role as Vi.
“I spoke to the showrunners briefly at a party right after they shot the pilot, and they expressed a hope that everyone from the original cast would return at some point, and asked about my interest,” she recalls. “And of course I jumped on it.”
Day highlights that Vi’s story continued in *Buffy* spin-off comics after the original series concluded. “She’s one of the few Potentials who actually survived the ending,” she notes. “In the comics, later, she became the head of the New York Slayers. My transition into mentor world is very fulfilling to me.”
There remains a possibility that another streaming service or studio could pick up *New Sunnydale*. Gellar and executive producer Chloé Zhao might explore options to take their series elsewhere. However, securing the rights from Disney, which owns Hulu and 20th Century Studios, could pose a challenge, as the company reportedly hasn’t shown interest in licensing those rights. Like many fans, Day may have to cherish her memories of the original series.
“The reason I am a public geek now is because of my time on *Buffy*,” she shares. “I’m still friends with many people in the cast. I found a place in Hollywood that felt like I was home, and I would not trade that relationship for the world.”
